Asia Pacific Solar PV Installations Grew 165% In 2011
The Asia Pacific region installed 2.8GW of PV in the final quarter of last year and looks set to grow an additional 40% in 2012. Unfortunately, Australia’s outlook for solar panel installs isn’t so positive.
US Solar Industry At Risk – CASE
A new economic analysis commissioned by the Coalition for Affordable Solar Energy (CASE) shows a 100 percent tariff on solar panel imports into the US would irreparably slow growth of the nation’s rooftop solar power sector.
Kyocera Unveils Home Solar Power System With Li-Ion Battery Storage
Incorporating lithium-ion batteries into energy storage for home solar power systems as a package solution is finally about to become a reality – in Japan anyway.
200MW Solar Updraft Tower Proposed For Western Australia
A Perth based company plans to construct a massive solar updraft tower in the Mid-West region of Western Australia.
Gamesa And NREL Collaborate On Next Generation Wind Turbines
The next generation of wind turbines could help ensure more reliable supply of clean energy according to an announcement of the collaboration between the US Department of Energy and one of the world’s largest designers and retailers of wind power technology.
USA – China Solar Stoush Heats Up
The Coalition for American Solar Manufacturing (CASM) has released an evaluation that claims Chinese manufacturers more than doubled the imports of crystalline silicon solar cells and panels into the country during the latter half of 2011.
2000MW Tunisian Solar Farm To Power European Homes
A 2000MW solar power plant will be constructed in Tunisia that will export electricity across continental borders to Italy – a distance of just over 600km.
Solar Pioneer Professor Martin Green Honoured On Australia Day
Professor Martin Green’s efforts in solar photovoltaics has been recognised on Australia Day, with the professor being made a Member of the Order of Australia.
San Diego Named California’s Leading Solar City
The Californian city of San Diego is leading the state in solar capacity, with a record 4,500 rooftop solar power projects installed on residential, commercial and government buildings.
Wind Farms Not A Health Hazard
The existence of ‘Wind Turbine Syndrome’ has been debunked by Australia’s Climate And Health Alliance (CAHA).
